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How to Make Your Workplace Happier
Tweet Share on Facebook August 5, 2011 Comment (1)It’s Admit You’re Happy Month. But are you happy in your job? How about at your office or around your co-workers? Unfortunately, for many employees, the answer to some (or all) of those questions is no. But it doesn’t have to be.
Although not every career move will be a perfect fit, there are many things that you can do to improve your experience at your current job and improve your attitude toward it.
Here are a few ways to make any workplace a happy one:
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How to Use LinkedIn Groups to Build Relationships
Tweet Share on Facebook August 4, 2011 Comment (5)Job seekers often update their profiles on LinkedIn without delving any deeper into this professional tool. But there are many features that can help you build relationships, ones that can lead to new career opportunities. A good place to start is LinkedIn Groups.
Understanding Groups
More than 100 million people use LinkedIn for professional networking. Some are college graduates, some are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. And of course, there’s everyone in between. Standing out can be difficult if all you’ve done is filled out your profile. LinkedIn Groups provides a valuable way for you to be heard and make new connections.
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A More Strategic Approach to Applying for Jobs
Tweet Share on Facebook August 3, 2011 Comment (7)It’s too easy today to apply for jobs in bulk or apply and move on to the next application. But companies don’t want to see you applying for any job. They want you genuinely interested in their job.
That means how you apply matters.
Why is how you apply important? Because in a market full of qualified candidates, how you apply says something about you. It says you’re strategic in your selection of jobs and you’re thinking about the types of companies where you’ll be a good fit.
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How to Use the New Apply with LinkedIn Button
Tweet Share on Facebook August 3, 2011 CommentLinkedIn recently announced a new option for job seekers and hiring managers, their Apply with Linkedin button. Adam Nash, VP of Product Management for LinkedIn explained the new button is part of LinkedIn’s strategy to help users put their best foot forward when applying for jobs.
“How people hire hasn’t really changed in 15 years,” Nash said. He explained that today, we have an opportunity to know who the people hiring are and to identify whom they know. “Business software needs to acknowledge those relationships,” he said. Distinguishing it from other online applications, the Apply with Linkedin button offers anyone using it information about how they are linked to the person posting the job and/or the organization, whether or not the job is posted in LinkedIn.
Most job seekers would agree the opportunity to immediately know if they are connected via their LinkedIn networks to the hiring manager or someone in the target company is a great resource. However, easy isn’t always the best approach for job seekers.
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Getting Fired? Try Stalling Your Employer
Tweet Share on Facebook August 2, 2011 Comment (6)The writing is on the wall: You’re about to get fired.
Once the wheels are in motion, it's often hard to get momentum back on your side. The best thing to do is to start pursuing other work options. However, if you feel strongly about staying with the organization, you can employ several strategies to attempt to hold onto your employment status. Just keep in mind that it’s a long shot.
First, you want to be sure your intuition is correct and you’re actually on the chopping block. Make sure paranoia hasn't seeped in, and assess the situation by talking it through with people who understand how the company works. You should also seek advice from a neutral third party. This can be a career coach, therapist, or even a stranger on a message board.
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10 Signs Your Boss Just Isn’t That Into You
Tweet Share on Facebook August 1, 2011 Comment (9)One of the biggest determinants of your quality of life at work is the relationship you have with your boss. And your boss’s opinion of you matters enormously; it affects everything from what kind of work you’re assigned to whether you get a raise to whether you ultimately keep your job.
But people often miss signs that their boss just doesn’t think that highly of them, and then become confused or frustrated when they can’t get promoted or their ideas go nowhere or they’re not recognized for their work.
Of course, a good manager will address concerns head-on. But plenty of poor managers out there never bother to have direct conversations with their staff when they’re dissatisfied.
So in recognition of bad bosses who don’t communicate, here are 10 signs that your boss just isn’t that into you:
